WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate campaign of Democratic candidate Kamala Harris says it raised more than $1.6 million during the most recent fundraising quarter that ended June 30. Harris serves as California’s attorney general and is widely viewed as the frontrunner in the race to succeed U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer. The second quarter haul…… MORE
Madera Summer Movies In The Park
Already looking ahead to the weekend? Every Friday night, the City’s of Madera’s Parks Department is hosting free movies in the park at Lions Town and Country Park. PG&E granted the City’s Parks Department an $5,000 grant to pay for the summer series. Without the generous support from PG&E, City staff said they would not…… MORE
Second Confirmed Citrus Greening Case in California
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have confirmed detection of the citrus disease known as huanglongbing (HLB), or citrus greening. The disease was detected in plant material taken from a kumquat tree in a residential neighborhood in the San Gabriel area of Los Angeles County.…… MORE
Calif. Gas Prices Soar Higher, Fresno at $3.47
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — While gas prices nationwide are on a downward trend, California is experiencing a spike that could see prices top $4 a gallon before easing again, according to analysts. A shortage in oil and other components used in refining California’s unique blend of less-polluting gas was one of the reasons for the…… MORE
Twin Tunnel Plan May Go to the Voters
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Signature gatherers paid by a wealthy Stockton-area farmer and food processor have started circulating an initiative to force large public works projects to go before voters for approval, and the measure is expected to qualify for the November 2016 ballot. Dean Cortopassi’s ballot measure could threaten Gov. Jerry Brown’s $15 billion…… MORE
Fire Crew Hurt in Rollover Crash
Fresno (KMJ) Several firefighters are recovering after a crash on Hwy 168 near Shepherd. The CHP says their engine rolled several times after an SUV sideswiped the vehicle Sunday morning. The crew was heading to the Prather area. The five people inside suffered minor to major injuries. Firefighter Derek Solden of Mariposa was the most…… MORE
Man Drowns at Skaggs Bridge Park
Fresno (KMJ) Deputies are investigating a drowning at Skaggs Bridge Park. The Fresno Co. Sheriffs Department says they pulled a 50 year old man from the water, north of Kerman, Sunday afternoon. The victim has not been identified. … MORE
Vacaville Inmate Cut in Half, Organs Harvested
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Nearly 15 hours after a riot at a Northern California prison, guards found a missing inmate sawed nearly in two, with his abdominal organs and most chest organs removed, his body folded and stuffed into a garbage can in a shower stall a few doors from his cell. Details of the…… MORE
Meteorologists Predict Strong El Nino
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Meteorologists say odds are good for a wet California winter as a strong El Nino builds in the Pacific Ocean. The Los Angeles Times reported Saturday (http://lat.ms/1GejVwp ) that scientists say a significant El Niño is more than 90 percent likely. Meteorologist Scott Sukup of the National Weather Service says above-normal…… MORE
Judge Blocks Calif. Water Curtailment Orders
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A judge has blocked the California Water Resources Control Board’s decision to curtail the water rights of four irrigation districts amid the drought. The temporary restraining order prevents the board from enforcing a curtailment order against the West Side Irrigation District, Central and South Delta Water agencies, as well as Woods…… MORE
